The menorah, a seven branched candelabrum, is an easily recognizable symbol of the Jewish Faith. The menorah has 7 branches, used to hold candles. The parts of the branches that hold the candles are called "candle cups." The center candle sits the highest on the menorah; this is called the sham mash candle, or "the servant candle." Menorahs are generally made out of various metals. The menorah is a symbol of Israel's wish to be "a light unto the nations." In Jewish history, it was lit by olive oil in the Tabernacle and the Temple. Most synagogues display some sort of menorah or art representation of a menorah.
The Menorah is an icon of the Jewish faith. Its use began in Jerusalem's Holy Temple. It was lit with olive oil, and was a symbol of the burning bush that was seen on Mount Horeb by Moses. The menorah is usually associated with the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. According to the Talmud, when the Jewish Temple was burned down, there was only enough oil left to fuel the Menorah for 1 day. However, miraculously, the oil burned for 8 whole days. According to the Torah, God presented Moses with the menorah and directions for how to use it. The menorah is lit from right to left, because Hebrew is read from right to left.
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The menorah, a seven branched candelabrum, is an easily recognizable symbol of the Jewish Faith. The menorah has 7 branches, used to hold candles. The parts of the branches that hold the candles are called "candle cups." The center candle sits the highest on the menorah; this is called the sham mash candle, or "the servant candle." Menorahs are generally made out of various metals. The menorah is a symbol of Israel's wish to be "a light unto the nations." In Jewish history, it was lit by olive oil in the Tabernacle and the Temple. Most synagogues display some sort of menorah or art representation of a menorah.
The Menorah is an icon of the Jewish faith. Its use began in Jerusalem's Holy Temple. It was lit with olive oil, and was a symbol of the burning bush that was seen on Mount Horeb by Moses. The menorah is usually associated with the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. According to the Talmud, when the Jewish Temple was burned down, there was only enough oil left to fuel the Menorah for 1 day. However, miraculously, the oil burned for 8 whole days. According to the Torah, God presented Moses with the menorah and directions for how to use it. The menorah is lit from right to left, because Hebrew is read from right to left.
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